‘Kill list’ verdicts, plant layoffs, beer medal — catch up on the latest news

Idaho saw major developments in crime, weather, business and culture this week. Here’s a roundup of the biggest stories making headlines in the past day.

• Guilty verdicts: A Boise jury found Jonathan Harms, 43, and Jolene Harms, 39, guilty on 62 and 60 counts respectively in relation to publishing a 277-page “kill list” targeting judges, church members and others. They face the possibility of a combined 200-plus years in prison. Reported by Sally Krutzig and Alex Brizee

• Record rainfall: Boise broke a 114-year-old April rainfall record, logging more than 3.8 inches so far — surpassing the mark of 3.34 inches set in 1912 — after its driest winter since 1934. Reported by Sally Krutzig

• Plant closure: Idahoan Foods plans to permanently close its Rupert potato processing plant, laying off 61 employees no sooner than June 26. Reported by Angela Palermo

• Kohberger case debate: A defense forensic expert alleges police mishandled chain-of-custody documentation for the knife sheath in the Bryan Kohberger murder case. Veteran Idaho attorneys said such challenges rarely succeed in court. Reported by Kevin Fixler

• Welcome banners return: The Downtown Boise Association rehung “Everyone is Welcome Here” banners after Gov. Brad Little signed a bill forcing Boise to remove its Pride flag. Reported by Carolyn Komatsoulis

• World-class beer: Boise Brewing’s Black Cliffs Stout won silver at the World Beer Cup, adding to its 2024 bronze and 2018 gold medals at the competition. Reported by Michael Deeds

The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists.